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National Heritage Science Forum

The National Heritage Science Forum improves partnership within the heritage science sector and with others by increasing collaboration to help practice make better use of research, knowledge and innovation and to enhance resources, funding and skills, investment and profile. Its activities seek to demonstrate the public benefit of heritage science and increase public engagement and support for it

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Activities & Mission

The National Heritage Science Forum improves partnership within the heritage science sector and with others by increasing collaboration to help practice make better use of research, knowledge and innovation and to enhance resources, funding and skills, investment and profile. Its activities seek to demonstrate the public benefit of heritage science and increase public engagement and support for it

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£62,295
Latest Expenditure
£65,827

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 105.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 105.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£62,295
£65,8270 / 30
2024
£45,990
£50,2590 / 40
2023
£44,562
£40,0260 / 35
2022
£41,000
£39,7690 / 0
2021
£44,765
£50,0690 / 21

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Heritage Science Forum

What does National Heritage Science Forum do?

The National Heritage Science Forum improves partnership within the heritage science sector and with others by increasing collaboration to help practice make better use of research, knowledge and innovation and to enhance resources, funding and skills, investment and profile. Its activities seek to demonstrate the public benefit of heritage science and increase public engagement and support for it

How much income did National Heritage Science Forum report in 2025?

National Heritage Science Forum reported total income of £62k and reported expenditure of £66k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Heritage Science Forum registered as a charity?

National Heritage Science Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2013 as charity number 1154160. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs National Heritage Science Forum?

National Heritage Science Forum is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Christopher Gaffney. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Heritage Science Forum operate?

National Heritage Science Forum operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Heritage Science Forum a registered charity?

Yes — National Heritage Science Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154160.

Details

Address
c/o Institute of Conservation
Studio 32, FBC Clerkenwell
40 Bowling Green Lane
London
EC1R 0NE
Registration Date
10 October 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5037981
Charity Number
1154160

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Trustees

Prof Christopher Gaffney Chair
Dr Adam Gibson
Dr Alexander Ball
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Freya Horsfield
Dr Paola Ricciardi
Kutsi Akcicek
Nancy Bell
Also governs 1 other charity
Prof Josep Grau-Bove
Sophie Yana
Virginia Phillips

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